Which of the following is a correct criticism of new social movements theory?
A) Economic issues are still involved in most such movements.
B) Few middle- and upper-middle-class people join social movements.
C) Few social movements are international in scope.
D) All of the above are correct.

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While new social movements theory emphasizes identity-based issues such as gender, race, and sexuality, economic issues are still often central to many of these movements. This critique has been made by scholars such as Frances Fox Piven and Richard Cloward. The other options are incorrect; middle-class and upper-middle-class participation in social movements has been well documented, and many social movements have an international scope (such as the global justice movement or environmental movements).

Which of the Following Is a Correct Criticism of New